How Alexis Sanchez helped to lure Lacazette to Arsenal

Alexandre Lacazette has revealed that the presence of Alexis Sanchez at Arsenal helped to persuade him to sign.

Lacazette became the Gunners’ record signing last summer, when Arsene Wenger splashed £46million on him.

The France striker claims he was lured to Emirates Stadium by the quality already at the club, with Sanchez seen an important figure despite his desire to secure a switch of his own.

“That’s one of the reasons why I wanted to come to Arsenal – to play with players of [Alexis’] calibre,” Lacazette told Arsenal Player.

“Just seeing him in training, I like the way he plays and his mental attitude. His approach makes me want to play alongside him – hopefully for many years,”‎ he said.

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